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A review by paper_queen
Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Initial Response
I just...I love this series to much.
High Lights
- This world, guys. THIS WORLD. It's faaabulous. It sucks you in from the very first page and keeps you captive until the very end. I should really read more magical realism because I LOVE THIS.
- I love how lyrical and poetic and gorgeous the writing is, while also being totally relatable, with perfect metaphors and phrasing. It's punchy and crisp and I love it to bits.
- THE CHARACTERS. I could go on for eons about the characters, but you probably already know by now that I love them with all my heart. I also really like how we're kind of getting each of the boys' stories spanned across the series. This time, we got to see mostly Adam's story, and it was FASCINATING. I always had a soft spot for him, but this book just made me love him sooo much more. It was so lovely.
- THAT ENDING. WAS INSANE. The epilogue just about gave me a heart attack. XD
- Just...all the emotions that this book gave me. I want to soak them all in and treasure them forever.
Low Lights
- As always, there was a lot more language than I cared for, which was upsetting, but it didn't detract from the story too violently.
Conclusion
If you've read the first two books, and you've loved them as much as I have, then you are surely going to read this one and love it just as much. I am SO PUMPED for the finale!! :D
I just...I love this series to much.
High Lights
- This world, guys. THIS WORLD. It's faaabulous. It sucks you in from the very first page and keeps you captive until the very end. I should really read more magical realism because I LOVE THIS.
- I love how lyrical and poetic and gorgeous the writing is, while also being totally relatable, with perfect metaphors and phrasing. It's punchy and crisp and I love it to bits.
- THE CHARACTERS. I could go on for eons about the characters, but you probably already know by now that I love them with all my heart. I also really like how we're kind of getting each of the boys' stories spanned across the series. This time, we got to see mostly Adam's story, and it was FASCINATING. I always had a soft spot for him, but this book just made me love him sooo much more. It was so lovely.
- THAT ENDING. WAS INSANE. The epilogue just about gave me a heart attack. XD
- Just...all the emotions that this book gave me. I want to soak them all in and treasure them forever.
Low Lights
- As always, there was a lot more language than I cared for, which was upsetting, but it didn't detract from the story too violently.
Conclusion
If you've read the first two books, and you've loved them as much as I have, then you are surely going to read this one and love it just as much. I am SO PUMPED for the finale!! :D
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing